Food Quiz 15 | Food Trivia
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Questions – Food Quiz 15
- What traditional Scottish dish is banned in the U.S., and why?
- What is the origin of the company name “Nike,” and what does it represent?
- What candy has a name that means “smiling mouth” in its home country’s language?
- Who invented the dish Beef Wellington, and what is the story behind its name?
- Which beverage is commonly known in Scotland simply as “juice,” regardless of its actual ingredients?
- What bakery chain began as a single shop in Boston selling only four items and now has over 2,000 locations worldwide?
- What food product was created accidentally when trying to develop a new type of wallpaper cleaner?
- What soda was initially marketed as a brain tonic and intellectual beverage before its name was changed to what we know today?
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ANSWERS – Food Quiz 15
- Haggis is banned in the U.S. because it contains sheep lung, an ingredient that has been prohibited in food products in the United States since 1971.
- Nike was named after the Greek goddess of victory. The name was suggested by an employee, reflecting the brand’s aspiration to assist athletes in achieving victory.
- Marabou chocolate, which is a Swedish candy known for its smooth texture, gets its name from the word for “smiling mouth” in Swedish.
- Beef Wellington is named after the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, and was supposedly created to celebrate his victory at the Battle of Waterloo.
- Irn-Bru is often referred to simply as “juice” in Scotland, despite being a carbonated soft drink, illustrating its popularity and ubiquitous presence in Scottish culture.
- Au Bon Pain started as a bakery in Boston in 1978 selling only four items: croissants, bread, coffee, and pastries. It has now expanded internationally with thousands of locations.
- Play-Doh was originally designed as a wallpaper cleaner in the 1930s, but it was repurposed into a children’s modeling compound after discovering its potential as a safe and clean toy for children.
- Dr Pepper was initially marketed as a “brain tonic” and “intellectual beverage” in the late 1800s, later simplified to Dr Pepper for broader appeal.
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